Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Regarding School Health Services (Added 6/30/09)
The Vermont Department of Education (VTDOE) and the Vermont Department of Health have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding how we will work together to provide high quality school health services. It includes the process of updating of the Vermont Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual collaboratively by the Vermont Department of Health, the Vermont Department of Education and a Joint Health Committee over the course of the next year. For medical information about school health services contact your school health liaison. For health education questions, contact the VTDOE's health education consultant, Donna McAllister, at (802) 828-1636 or donna.mcallister@state.vt.us.
Department of Health School Liaison List 2009
The State of Vermont school nurse consultant resides at the Department of Health. Currently Vermont Department of Health school liaisons have been assigned to specific supervisory union regions to provide technical assistant to school staff. Use the link above for a list of those liaisons.
School Health Screening
Legislation has changed regarding school health screening under Sec. 31. 16 V.S.A. § 1422. This change is taking place to assure that all school health related screenings are aligned with current research and the best practice recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The ONLY required, population based, school health screening is for hearing and vision. Use the link above to view a chart indicating what grades should be screened. No other population based screenings are required nor recommended in the school setting. NOTE: This document also contains information about body mass index (BMI) screening in schools and why they are not recommended best practice.
Insulin Pump Position Statement
The Vermont Board of Nursing (VBN) has issued their position about insulin pump delegation practices for school nurses. This position statement will be added to the School Health Services Standards of Practice manual as an addendum.
Legal & Technical Resources Related to Life-Threatening Chronic Allergies and Illnesses in Schools (Act 158)
This letter is the department's annual notification to all school districts informing them of their responsibilities regarding students with life-threatening allergies and chronic illnesses. This document contains information that may help schools in assessing and addressing the needs of students with life threatening allergies and chronic illnesses. A chart of live links to legal and technical resources and department contact numbers is also included.
Managing Life-threatening Allergic Conditions in Schools
This manual provides school personnel with detailed information about life-threatening allergies and best practices for schools, students and families. A model policy template is also included.
Vermont Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual (2005) (Updated 6/4/09)
The information in this manual is designed to provide guidance to school administrators and school nurses in the development, implementation and evaluation of school health services. This document is divided into sections alphabetically. Within each section is a statement of purpose, any authorization or legal reference which supports the statement of purpose, required and suggested school nurse and associate school nurse roles, a list of local and national resources and a few sample policies and forms that may be of use. Revisions to manual sections will be made on a yearly basis. NOTE: View ordering information below.
- School Health Services Order Form
Use this form to order either of the following School Health Services publications:
- Vermont School Health Records (Updated/pre-printed manila folders used by school nurses)
- Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual
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